On 1/27/1999 , the vessel HIAWATHA (Official Number 565326) was involved in a risk of sinking in DODD NARROWS, B.C., BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).

The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

A US barge was being towed north through Dodds Narrows when it was discovered she was taking on water and in danger of sinking. She was beached, pumped dry, and re-floated. Thence, tug and barge proceeded on their voyage to Alaska.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as rain with winds from the SE at 21.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 3/24/1999 .